Football’s come home to Springhead in Niton
Isle of Wight ObserverNiton Community FC celebrated the return of football to the club’s home pitch, at Springhead, Niton, with a friendly fixture…
Read MoreA concert ‘in the best traditions’ by Ryde Chorus
by Nicholas Finney The Ryde Chorus Summer Concert on Saturday included a range of ecletic light English choral music with…
Read MoreIsland dancers bring home medals for England following prestigious competition
Five young dancers from the Island have brought home gold, silver and bronze medals after they joined Team England in…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Pride returns to Ryde beach this weekend
This Saturday, IW Pride celebrates a return to the beach with a weekend of entertainment, community village and to start…
Read MoreThe Island’s new Youth Hub, a ‘one-stop-shop’ for employment skills support
A new youth hub in Newport, delivered through a partnership between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the…
Read MoreFree advice on how to stay warm and save
A new service, EnergyWise, has launched on the Isle of Wight, offering local homeowners advice tailored to their needs, helping…
Read MoreGills Cliff Road is set to reopen on August 9
Work to make safe Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor is progressing well with the section set to be re-opened to…
Read MoreNorthwood Cemetery awarded coveted Green Flag Award
The Friends of Northwood Cemetery are today (Wednesday) celebrating after being awarded a coveted Green Flag Award. The accolade is…
Read MoreSmall steps, big difference this Plastic Free July
Residents are being encouraged to take small steps to make a big difference this Plastic Free July. The Isle of…
Read MoreRecord turnout at the Vernon Square Summer Party
With the weather firmly on its side, the annual Summer Party in Vernon Square, Ryde attracted around 200 attendees, generating…
Read MoreMotorcycle action returns to Smallbrook Stadium tomorrow
High-speed fast track motorcycle action returns to Smallbrook Stadium tomorrow (Thursday) after a two week break when the Wightlink Warriors…
Read MoreMore accolades awarded to Calbourne Classics at County Show
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show is a key event in the agricultural calendar. Calbourne Classics are always excited…
Read MoreLeeson Road has opened for the summer holidays
Leeson Road is set to re-open for the summer holidays. The decision follows assessment of recent data supplied by increased…
Read MoreFootball fundraiser supports men’s mental health
Julie Squires and Ventnor football club organised a fun-filled fund-raising football match at Watcombe Bottom, with a barbecue and bouncy…
Read MoreFemale finals friendly finesse in this week’s Island bowls
Shanklin Bowls Club hosted two days of friendly, finesse-filled finals, with individual and team competition champions crowned by the county…
Read MoreShanklin junior rowers rule Rouen regatta
Shanklin junior rowers, Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby, were selected to row for Team GB as J16 Men’s Double, following…
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